MERITUS are recruiting for a Surface Mount Machine Operator to join our client on an initial 12 month contract to work on exciting new defence products in Stevenage.SURFACE MOUNT MACHINE OPERATOR - INSIDE IR35 - 24.78 PER HOUR (RISING TO 26.12 PER HOUR AFTER 12 WEEKS) - STEVENAGE - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS - IPC 610RESPONSIBILITIES:Hand soldering Circuit Card Assemblies to IPC 610 and 001.Fine soldering under magnification.Surface mount and through-hole component assembly,Undertake detailed standard assembly / manufacturing activities, undertaking all work to requisite procedures, quality standards, safety requirements and timescales.Contribute to the efficient movement of work and information in the manufacturing area.Adhere in all activities to agreed standards and behaviours.Comply with all health and safety requirements.IPC 610 certified / trained preferred.Essential skills:Prior knowledge of circuit card assembly.Dexterity for fine work.Read and interpret layouts.Follow instructions.Willing to work flexible shift patterns.Attention to detail.Work on own with minimal supervision.Flexible.ESD training.Desirable skills:PC literate.Hand soldering Circuit Card Assemblies to IPC 610 and 001.Fine soldering under magnification.Surface mount and through-hole component assembly,Undertake detailed standard assembly / manufacturing activities, undertaking all work to requisite procedures, quality standards, safety requirements and timescales.